REMI MILLIGAN LOST DIRECTOR
UK | 71 mins | [U]
Remi Milligan: Lost Director is a captivating exploration of a filmmaker who dared to defy expectations and blur the lines between art and exploitation.
Despite their low budgets and often questionable content, Remi Milligan’s movies developed a cult following for their unique charm and audacious storytelling. From schlocky horror features to sleazy genre flicks, his filmography is a wild and eclectic ride through the weirder side of cinema – and one that pushes the boundaries of taste and convention.
Through a blend of archival footage, and exclusive interviews with the director’s family, friends and collaborators, Remi Milligan: Lost Director gives us an insight into the man behind the camera, the impact his work had on his own health and personal relationships, and the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his disappearance in 2006, which left behind a legacy that continues to fascinate and bewilder cinephiles around the world.
Writer / Director: Samuel Lodato
Producers: Samuel Lodato / Sophie Lodato
Cast: Reza Diako, Sara Granato, Erin Maria Walther, Richard D Myers
SCREENING
Thursday 27 June – 15.00
RAMSGATE COMMUNITY CINEMA
64 High Street Ramsgate CT11 9RS
MEET THE DIRECTOR
London-raised writer-director Samuel Lodato honed his craft over a decade through short films and commercial projects before launching his recent debut feature, ‘Remi Milligan: Lost Director.’ The film’s success at festivals and critical acclaim solidifies Lodato’s position as a promising filmmaker. He runs LodatoStudios, a production company poised to further contribute to the cinematic landscape with a number of exciting projects lined up.